EN: Use 'Welcome to' followed by a place (like a country, city, or home) to greet someone arriving there.
中文: 使用「Welcome to」後接一個地點(如國家、城市或家),用來歡迎抵達該處的人。
Welcome to our office.
歡迎來到我們的辦公室。
EN: In immigration or customs settings, 'the country' refers to the nation you are currently entering. It is a standard professional greeting used by officers.
中文: 在入境或海關環境中,「the country」指的是你目前進入的國家。這是官員使用的標準專業問候語。
EN: Use 'very much' after 'thank you' to show stronger gratitude.
中文: 在 'thank you' 之後加上 'very much' 可以表達更深、更強烈的感謝之意。
Thank you very much for the gift.
非常感謝你送的禮物。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to use 'Thank you very much' in formal situations like airport customs to show respect to officials.
中文: 在英語系國家,在機場海關等正式場合使用 'Thank you very much' 是很常見的,這能對官員展現出尊重與禮貌。
EN: Use 'May I...?' to ask for permission in a polite and formal way.
中文: 使用「May I...?」來禮貌且正式地請求許可。
May I open the window?
我可以打開窗戶嗎?
EN: In customs and immigration, officers use formal language. 'May I' is the standard way to request documents from travelers.
中文: 在海關與入境處,官員會使用正式語言。「May I」是向旅客索取文件的標準禮貌用法。
EN: Use 'Here it is' when you are handing one single item to someone. If you are handing over multiple items, use 'Here they are'.
中文: 當你遞給別人一件單數物品時,使用「Here it is」。如果你遞交的是多件物品,則使用「Here they are」。
Here it is. My passport.
給您。這是我的護照。
EN: In Western culture, it is considered polite to make eye contact and smile slightly when saying 'Here it is' while handing over documents to an official.
中文: 在西方文化中,將文件交給官員並說「Here it is」時,保持眼神交流並帶著微笑被視為有禮貌的表現。
EN: Use 'What is the purpose of...' to ask for the reason why someone is doing something or going somewhere.
中文: 使用「What is the purpose of...」來詢問某人做某事或去某地的原因或目的。
What is the purpose of your phone call?
你打這通電話的目的是什麼?
EN: In immigration settings, officers use formal and direct language. 'Purpose of visit' is the standard phrase used worldwide to ask if you are traveling for tourism, work, or study.
中文: 在入境檢查時,官員會使用正式且直接的語言。「Purpose of visit」是全球通用的標準片語,用來詢問你是為了觀光、工作還是留學而旅行。
EN: Use 'I am here for + [noun]' to explain the reason for your visit or presence in a place.
中文: 使用「I am here for + [名詞]」來解釋你出現在某個地方的原因或目的。
I am here for a meeting.
我是來開會的。
EN: When entering a country, immigration officers expect a clear and concise reason for your visit. 'Vacation' or 'Sightseeing' are the most common terms for tourists.
中文: 入境時,移民官希望聽到簡潔明瞭的訪問原因。「Vacation」(度假)或「Sightseeing」(觀光)是遊客最常用的詞彙。
EN: Use 'How long' to ask about the duration or length of time for an activity.
中文: 使用「How long」來詢問某項活動持續的時間長短。
How long will the movie last?
這部電影會持續多久?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'That sounds nice' is a common polite filler to show you are listening and being friendly before asking a follow-up question.
中文: 在英語系國家中,「That sounds nice」是一個常見的禮貌用語,用來在詢問後續問題前,表達你正在傾聽且態度友善。
EN: Use 'will' + 'verb' to talk about future plans or intentions.
中文: 使用「will」加上「動詞」來描述未來的計畫或意圖。
I will call you tomorrow.
我明天會打電話給你。
EN: In immigration contexts, it is important to be specific about your length of stay to avoid confusion.
中文: 在入境檢查時,明確說明停留時間非常重要,以避免引起不必要的誤會。
EN: Use 'will' to ask about future plans or arrangements.
中文: 使用 'will' 來詢問未來的計畫或安排。
Where will you eat dinner?
你將在哪裡吃晚餐?
EN: Immigration officers ask this to ensure you have a planned place to stay, which is a standard security procedure.
中文: 入境官員詢問此問題是為了確保你有安排好的住宿地點,這是標準的安檢程序。
EN: Use 'will' + 'base verb' to talk about future plans or intentions.
中文: 使用「will」加上「動詞原形」來描述未來的計畫或意圖。
I will eat dinner at seven o'clock.
我將在七點吃晚餐。
EN: In English, 'downtown' is often used as an adverb, so you don't need to say 'in the' downtown. You can just say 'downtown' after the location.
中文: 在英文中,「downtown」通常作為副詞使用,因此不需要說「in the」downtown。直接在地點後加上「downtown」即可。
EN: Use 'anything' in questions when asking if something exists, even if you don't know what it is.
中文: 在疑問句中使用 'anything' 來詢問是否存在某物,即使你不知道那是什麼。
Do you have anything to eat?
你有任何可以吃的東西嗎?
EN: In customs, 'declare' refers to the legal requirement to report specific items like food, alcohol, or large sums of cash to avoid fines.
中文: 在海關,「申報」(declare) 是指法律要求報告特定物品(如食品、酒精或大量現金)的程序,以避免罰款。
EN: Use 'What does [word] mean?' to ask for the definition of a word you don't understand.
中文: 當你不懂某個單字時,使用「What does [單字] mean?」來詢問該單字的定義。
What does 'prohibited' mean?
「Prohibited」是什麼意思?
EN: In customs, 'declare' refers to the legal act of informing officials about items you are bringing into the country. It is better to ask for clarification than to make a mistake.
中文: 在海關,「declare」(申報)是指告知官員你攜帶入境物品的法律行為。如果不確定,詢問清楚比出錯要好。
EN: Use 'For example' to introduce specific items that belong to a general group mentioned before.
中文: 使用「For example」來引出屬於前面提到的通用類別中的具體項目。
I like fruit. For example, apples and bananas.
我喜歡水果。例如,蘋果和香蕉。
EN: In customs declarations, 'special items' usually refer to restricted or taxable goods. It is important to be honest to avoid fines.
中文: 在海關申報中,「特殊物品」通常指受限制或需課稅的物品。誠實申報非常重要,以避免罰款。
EN: Use 'some' with positive sentences to talk about an unspecified amount of things you can count (like chocolates) or cannot count (like tea).
中文: 在肯定句中使用「some」來表示不特定數量的東西,可以用於可數名詞(如巧克力)或不可數名詞(如茶)。
I have some water in my bag.
我的包包裡有一些水。
EN: When passing through customs, it is important to be honest about food items. Even common snacks like chocolate are worth mentioning if you are unsure of the local rules.
中文: 過海關時,誠實申報食物非常重要。即使是像巧克力這樣的普通零食,如果你不確定當地規定,也值得提一下。
EN: Use 'Those are not' to say that multiple things are not a certain way or are not specific items.
中文: 使用「Those are not」來表示多個事物「不是」某種狀態或「不是」某些特定物品。
Those are not my keys.
那些不是我的鑰匙。
EN: In customs declarations, 'fine' means the items are allowed and no further action is needed. 'Prohibited items' refers to things that are legally forbidden from entering a country to protect its environment or economy.
中文: 在海關申報中,「fine」表示物品是被允許的,不需要進一步處理。「Prohibited items」(違禁品)是指法律禁止進入該國的物品,通常是為了保護該國的環境或經濟。
EN: Use 'What + noun' to ask for specific information about a category of things.
中文: 使用「What + 名詞」來詢問關於某類事物的具體資訊。
What colors do you like?
你喜歡哪些顏色?
EN: In customs and airport contexts, 'prohibited' is a formal word used to describe things you are legally not allowed to bring into a country.
中文: 在海關和機場情境中,「prohibited」是一個正式用詞,用來描述法律規定不允許攜帶入境的物品。
EN: Use 'cannot' to talk about things that are not allowed or are against the rules.
中文: 使用「cannot」來描述不被允許或違反規則的事情。
You cannot smoke in the airport.
你不能在機場內抽菸。
EN: Most countries have strict rules about bringing food across borders to prevent the spread of pests and diseases. Always check customs regulations before traveling.
中文: 大多數國家對跨境攜帶食物都有嚴格規定,以防止病蟲害傳播。旅遊前請務必確認海關規定。
EN: Use 'any' in negative sentences to mean 'none at all'. It is often followed by 'of' when referring to a specific group of things.
中文: 在否定句中使用「any」表示「完全沒有」。當指代特定的一組事物時,通常後接「of」。
I don't have any of the books.
那些書我一本都沒有。
EN: In English, 'I see' is a very common way to show you understand information, similar to 'I understand' but more casual.
中文: 在英語中,「I see」是表示「我明白了」非常常用的方式,比「I understand」更口語化一點。
EN: Use 'look' + adjective to describe how something appears or seems based on what you see.
中文: 使用「look + 形容詞」來描述某事根據視覺觀察後給人的印象或感覺。
The cake looks delicious.
這蛋糕看起來很好吃。
EN: In Western culture, service workers (like customs officers or hotel staff) often end interactions with a friendly wish like 'Enjoy your stay' or 'Have a nice day' to show politeness.
中文: 在西方文化中,服務人員(如海關人員或飯店員工)通常會以「祝你停留愉快」或「祝你有美好的一天」等友善的祝福來結束對話,以展現禮貌。
EN: Use 'Thank you for + [noun]' to express gratitude for a specific thing or action.
中文: 使用「Thank you for + [名詞]」來表達對特定事物或行為的感謝。
Thank you for the gift.
謝謝你的禮物。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, adding 'so much' or 'very much' is a common way to show extra politeness and sincerity, especially after receiving assistance from service staff or strangers.
中文: 在英語系國家,加入「so much」或「very much」是展現額外禮貌與誠意的常見方式,特別是在接受服務人員或陌生人的協助之後。
EN: Use 'Have a + adjective + time' to wish someone a specific kind of experience. It is a common way to say goodbye.
中文: 使用「Have a + 形容詞 + time」來祝福某人有某種體驗。這是一種常見的道別方式。
Have a great day!
祝你有個美好的一天!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'You are welcome' is the most standard and polite response to 'Thank you' in professional or semi-formal settings like customs or hotels.
中文: 在英語系國家,「You are welcome」是在專業或半正式場合(如海關或飯店)對「Thank you」最標準且禮貌的回應。
EN: Using 'I will' as a short response to a wish or instruction means you agree to do what was suggested (in this case, having a wonderful time).
中文: 使用「I will」作為對祝願或指示的簡短回答,表示你同意並會照著建議去做(在此對話中指「我會好好享受時光」)。
Have a safe trip! - I will.
祝旅途平安! - 我會的。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to repeat a 'thank you' at the very end of an interaction, especially after receiving help or a service, to show extra politeness.
中文: 在英語系國家,在互動結束時再次說「謝謝」是很常見的,特別是在接受幫助或服務之後,這能展現額外的禮貌。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 護照,由政府核發證明國籍的旅行證件
在本文中: 目的或意圖
在本文中: 假期,休假
在本文中: (向海關)申報
在本文中: 禁止的,受禁令限制的
在本文中: 市中心
在本文中: 特別的,特定的
在本文中: 數量,金額
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
The reason why someone is traveling to a specific country.
入境目的
A formal question asking if you are carrying goods that must be taxed or are restricted.
有任何需要申報的東西嗎?
To remain in a place for a specific duration of time.
停留(多久時間)
To appear satisfactory or acceptable.
看起來沒問題,一切順利
To officially state that you are carrying goods that may be subject to tax or legal restrictions when entering a country.
(海關)申報
Specific categories of goods that are legally forbidden from being brought into a country by travelers.
違禁品